Graduation

Decemeber 2023 commencement ceremonies

at tucker coliseum

10 a.m. saturday, decemeber 16,2023
2 p.m. saturday, decemeber 16,2023

ceremony participation policy

  • Students completing graduation requirements for the fall term will participate in the December commencement ceremony.
  • Students completing graduation requirements for the spring term will participate in the May commencement ceremony.
  • Students completing requirements during the summer term who apply to graduate by March 1 will participate in the May commencement ceremony.
  • Students completing requirements during the summer term who apply to graduate after March 1 will participate in the December commencement ceremony.

The March 1 deadline for summer graduates is the deadline for the production of the spring commencement program. Should you choose to participate in the May commencement ceremony after March 1 your name will not appear in the spring commencement program. 

Note: Diploma and transcript showing degree awarded will not be produced until all graduation requirements are satisfied. 

instructions for not attending commencement ceremony

Participation in commencement is required of all degree candidates, except in cases involving hardship. Students may officially petition in writing to the Office of Academic Affairs that the degree be awarded in absentia. Petitions should include your T-Number, the reason you will be unable to attend the ceremony, and the address to which your diploma should be mailed.

Petitions for not attending commencement ceremony should be directed to the Office of Academic Affairs.

SUBMIT PETITION VIA EMAIL